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The Strange Stability of the Japan-US Relationship
The Ishiba-Trump summit symbolized the stability of the Japan-U.S. relationship under a disruptive U.S. president.
Japanese leader to stress importance of Asian alliances in meeting with Trump
The visit by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the first major indication of how the Trump administration will handle relations with allies such as Japan and South Korea.
Kim Jong Un slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
The North Korean leader said the partnership poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program.
Japanese Investors Weigh Warm Vibes, Uncertainty in US Relations
The nervousness that pervaded Japanese markets on Friday turned briefly to relief after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s meeting with Donald Trump, then back to uncertainty on Monday after the US ...
Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced on Friday that it had approved military sales to Israel worth some ...
Trump welcomes Japan’s Ishiba
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister ...
Trump strikes deals with Japanese prime minister as he turns the screw on China
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Trump announced Japan would double its defense spending by 2027 and Nippon Steel would ...
Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs
Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.